Obituaries

John Robert Cecil

John Robert Cecil

Aug 16, 2012

John Robert Cecil, or simply known as Bob by most, was born on February 4th 1933 to Dr. John Goolsby Cecil and Marie Evelyn Jordan Cecil in Chicago, Illinois.  Bob died, after a long battle with gastroparesis and other health complications at 1:44 am on August 16th 2012 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.  Bob was...

Donnie Wayne Blythe

Donnie Wayne Blythe

Aug 14, 2012

Donnie Wayne Blythe, 48, of McKinney, Texas died Tuesday, August 14, 2012. He was born on October 30, 1963 in McKinney. Donnie worked for Triumph Aerostructures as an aircraft metal fabricator for 26 years. He is survived by his son, Jared Blythe of McKinney, his granddaughter, Alyssa Marie Blythe of McKinney, his brothers Ronnie Blythe and William Watson, both of...

Daniel Douglas Fletcher

Daniel Douglas Fletcher

Aug 13, 2012

DANIEL DOUGLAS FLETCHERDaniel Douglas Fletcher, 41, died on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at his home in Plano, Texas, after a 15-month battle with cancer.Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 601 S. Tennessee...

Valma Banks Houts

Valma Banks Houts

Aug 12, 2012

88, Born February 23, 1924 in Letcher County, Kentucky and passed away August 12, 2012 in Wylie, Texas. Valma was a member of Wylie Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob Boyd and Celia Evelyn McKnight Banks; three brothers, Estill Banks, Edison Banks and Vernon Banks; and two sisters, Ruby Collins and Orpha Hampton.Valma is...

Connie Kiernan

Connie Kiernan

Aug 11, 2012

76, Born May 20, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin and passed away August 11, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Connie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph D. and Agnes C. Venturini.Connie is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Bob Kiernan; daughter, Kim Shea and her husband, William; two sons, Tim Kiernan...

Kathleen Ann Parker-Davis

Kathleen Ann Parker-Davis

Aug 9, 2012

Born 7/15/1945 in Hoboken, NJ and passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by family and friends on August 9, 2012 in Garland, TX. Preceded in death by parents Harold Keck and Grace Keck. Survived by husband Richard Davis, sons Mark and Greg Wickman and Larry Parker, Jr. Also survived by brothers Dennis,...

Kenneth Wayne Bennett

Kenneth Wayne Bennett

Aug 9, 2012

Kenneth Wayne Bennett, lovingly known as Wayne to friends and family, left this earth on August 9, 2012. Wayne was born in Tyler, Texas on January 3, 1974It is said that how you live your "dash" in life is what matters. Wayne’s short span, his "dash", of 38 years, was well lived and experienced. Wayne loved weekends at the lake...

Randy Michael Key

Randy Michael Key

Aug 5, 2012

57, born January 21, 1955 in McKinney, Texas and passed away August 5, 2012 in Sachse, Texas. Randy was a lifetime resident of Sachse and a member of First Baptist Church Sachse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Truitt and Ethel Faye Morrison Key. Randy is survived by his sister, Joyce Creel and her husband, David; brother,...

Clyde Ray McClain

Clyde Ray McClain

Aug 3, 2012

81, formerly of Sachse, Texas, passed away August 3, 2012 in Tyler, Texas. He was born January 5, 1931 to Vernon E. and Pearl (Welch) McClain in Waco, Texas. He married Joyce Blasingame in February of 1953. Clyde served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was Baptist and also, a member of Texas Thoroughbred Association. He was...

Leon Taft Martin

Leon Taft Martin

Aug 2, 2012

Leon Taft "Lee" Martin, Jr. of McKinney, 65, passed away on August 2, 2012. Lee was born September 1, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Joyce, his brother-in-law, Paul Whitehouse and his wife Cheryl. Lee served honorably in the United States Army....

James Francis Juno

James Francis Juno

Aug 1, 2012

James Francis Juno, 65, died August 1, 2012. He was born in LaCrosse, Kansas to James and Dorothy Juno on October 6, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Constance, his son, Jimmy and a sister, Carolyn Ann Parbs of Marrero, Louisiana. The family will recieve friends at a visitation to be held Sunday evening, August 5, 2012 from 6:00-8:00...

Bess Beatrice Shelton

Bess Beatrice Shelton

Aug 1, 2012

Bess Beatrice Shelton of Princeton, Texas died on August 1, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends. A private graveside service was held at the Pecan Grove Cemetery on August 2, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

Michael Claude Dyer

Michael Claude Dyer

Aug 1, 2012

Michael Claude DyerMay 2, 1950 " August 1, 2012 Michael was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. However, his parents were obviously brilliant since they brought him to Texas as soon as they could get here. As a family, the Dyers made a home in Garland, Texas. Michael was raised and educated in Garland where he attended Daughtery and Williams Elementary Schools,...

Amariah Brielle Wehlau

Amariah Brielle Wehlau

Jul 30, 2012

Amariah Brielle Wehlau, 2, died on July 30, 2012. She was born on December 1, 2009 to Nick and Kristi Wehlau. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, August 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church in Wylie, Texas. The address for the church is 703 Business Way, Wylie, Texas 75098. Following the service, there will...

Ella Brown

Ella Brown

Jul 30, 2012

Mrs. Ella (Shinn) Brown was born June 30, 1948 to Lennie and Iantha Shinn in Pike Co, Missouri. She was raised with 12 brothers and sisters in Bowling Green, Missouri, where she met and married her husband of 46 years, Joe Brown. This couple ventured out from their roots and took up residence in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex in 1981,...

Elizabeth Francina James

Elizabeth Francina James

Jul 29, 2012

Elizabeth "Dutsie" James, 77, passed away on July 29, 2012 in McKinney, Texas surrounded by her family and friends. Elizabeth is survived by her five children, June McCullough of McKinney, Willie James (Janice) of Van Alstyne, Elizabeth Treadway (Larry "Buck") of Princeton, Frances Evans (Gene) of Princeton, Rita Romine-Trout (Edwin) of McKinney, 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. She is...

Daniel Charles Young

Daniel Charles Young

Jul 29, 2012

Daniel Charles Young 37, born to Charles Luther Young and Sherry McAfee on September 20, 1974 in Wichita Falls, Texas, left this earth on July 29, 2012 to be reunited with his parents, Treva Morgan (mother), Ma, Melba King, Dear Friends Dana Wilson and Matthew Reardon.Daniel Graduated from Petrolia High School in Petrolia, Texas, in 1994 where he played both...

John Vincent Gabe

John Vincent Gabe

Jul 22, 2012

John Vincent Gabe, age 79, was born September 10, 1932 to Charles Emmett Gabe and Ruth Cleveland Vincent in Searcy, Arkansas where he met his wife of 61 years, Quinta Crozier Gabe. A great tenor, John spent many years singing in his church choir and in men’s quartets. On July 22, 2012 John went home to be with his Lord...

Lee Ann Gowens

Lee Ann Gowens

Jul 22, 2012

Mrs. Gowens passed away at her residence on July 22, 2012. She was born to Roger Lee and Carolyn (Molloy) Pletcher on June 15, 1962 in New Orleans, LA. She married Bill Gowens Feburary 2, 1985 in Dallas, TX. She was a bus aide for the Garland Independant School District, She had a great love for the kids and the...

Marian Ganoe Cameron

Marian Ganoe Cameron

Jul 21, 2012

Marian Ganoe Cameron, 93, of Celina, Texas died on July 21, 2012. No services are planned at this time.